Asim Ali

This professor has taught: AMST210, AMST260, AMST289A, AMST315, AMST328R, AMST340, AMST386, AMST450, AMST498X
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Asim Ali
AMST315

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/20/2025
Do not take this class if you want an easy A. Not because the class is hard, but because you would be taking the seat from someone who would appreciate Dr.Ali and his course as it should be. I am so grateful to have taken AMST315, but I am even more thankful for getting to learn from Dr.Ali. This class isn't about memorization or regurgitation of lectures; it's about interpretation and seeing how the lessons we learn play out in our own lives. I was looking for a schedule filler, but what I got in return is probably my favorite class and professor ever. The trick to succeeding in his class is to be engaged and participate.
Asim Ali
AMST210

Expecting a B+
Anonymous
06/11/2025
Dr. Ali is helpful and an engaging professor. I found grading to be slightly arbitrary, and this course is definitely not your run of the mill, easy A gen ed. It takes up a lot of time. The grading criteria is not clear, and the expectations for participation are not either. I would take this course if you are really passionate about ethnography, don't mind to write a lot, have a decent amount of time to conduct interviews after class.
Asim Ali
AMST210

Expecting an A
Anonymous
05/11/2024
Dr. Ali is a very passionate teacher and cares about his students. He is helpful when it comes to advice on how to proceed with your ethnography project, and incites interesting classroom discussions. As long as you understand the readings and attend class, you will do well in this course.
Asim Ali
AMST260

Expecting an A
Anonymous
03/01/2023
One of the best professors this school has to offer. Do your readings and pay attention in class and you’ll be golden. Going to office hours and talking through concepts is also super helpful.
Asim Ali

Anonymous
05/04/2022
He is a really nice guy and interacts well with the classroom but he grades hard for no reason and is very unclear about what he is asking for in assignments.